Restraining Order Shocks Railroads In Missouri Case
Washington June 1 Rates on coal from Illinois and Indiana to Chicago were postponed to July 2. Hannibal Mo June 1 Judge Dyer restrains twenty five western railroads from advancing interstate freight rates under Sherman act. Government suit filed in St Louis circuit court cites agreement to raise rates as unlawful. Proceedings note precedence for expedition certificate.
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Washington
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago
St. Louis
Hannibal
Dyers
Western
United States Circuit
United States
David P. Dyer
United States ‘Crcuit
Geo. W. Wickersham
William S. Kenyon
Charles A. Houts
United States Circuit Court
Former Kansas Man Heads Boston U President
Boston Massachusetts June 11 By unanimous vote the trustees of Boston University elected Guy Patter Benton president of Miami University since 1902. He succeeds President Wm Huntington whose resignation was accepted yesterday. Benton, a leading Methodist educator, was born in Kenton Ohio in 1865 and educated at Ohio Normal University Ohio Wesleyan Baker University and Wooster University. He has held multiple educational posts in Kansas and Ohio and has led several colleges and education associations.
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Kansas
Boston U
Boston
Mass
Boston University
Guy Patter Benton
Miami University
Tle
Wm. E. Huntington
Bentson
Methodist
Kenton
Ohio
Ohio Normal University
Ohio Wesleyan
Baker University
Wooster University
Fort Seoil
Kan
Murderers Appeal From Kansas Death Sentences
Frank Schenck Mollie Stewart were sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs Schenck in Kansas. They appealed to the supreme court after the capital punishment law repeal. The case drew wide attention as the only two to receive death under the old law. They are held in the state penitentiary at Lansing.
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Lax
Lansing
Three Men Killed in Locomotive Explosion
June 1. Three men died near Collinsville Junction Illinois when a locomotive of the St Louis Troy and Western Railroad exploded. The blast occurred in Illinois, injuring no others reported.
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Tinois
St. Louis
Collinsville Junction
Ilis
St. Louis, Troy
Fastern
Seismograph Records Another Long Earthquake at EKU
Kansas University seismograph logged an earthquake starting at 2 40 lasting 1 hour 20 minutes the longest here yet Prof H P Cady says shocks were feeble and distance estimated between 5000 and 6000 miles E U seismographs show earthquakes in pairs Japan near Japan suspected aftershocks noted by Associated Press from St Ignatius College Cleveland Oh.
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EK. U
Kansas University
H. P. Cady
E. U. Seismograph
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Ignatius College
Une
Japan
Indictment Stands in Browne Bribery Case
Judge McSnrely refused to quash the indictment against State Representative Lee Oneil Browne. Browne faces bribery charges for allegedly persuading Representative C. A. White to back William Lorier for United States senator during the Illinois session.
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Browne
Chicago
McSnrely
Lee Oneil Browne
C. A. White
Wm. Lorier
United States
Kansas Aims for Best Showing at Chicago Conference Meet
Six Kansas University athletes travel to Urbana for the Chicago Conference track meet with manager Lansdon and Coach W C Hamilton. Entrants include Haddock, Winters, Wilson, Davis, French, and Hamilton. Kansas seeks several firsts in events like the 100 and 220 dashes and broad jump, with hopes of strong showings in hurdles and relays.
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Kansas University
Lansdon
W. C. Hamilton
Urbana
Chicago
Waddock
Hamilton
Winter
Davis
Wilson
French
Middle West
Chicago University
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Winters
Ddeh Hurdies
Haddock
Ayis
Death sentences for Ut for eightee months band members
In St. Petersburg heavy penalties were imposed on youths of the Ut band after a spate of murders and robberies from 107-08. Twenty-nine men aged 25 to 45 received death sentences. Eight women avoided the gallows due to their sex and were given life imprisonment.
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St. Petersburg
Five dozen workers die in Utah quarry blast
Twenty five laborers were killed in an explosion at the Union Portland Cement works quarry on Devil's Slide in Utah this morning, the disaster mounting a heavy loss for the industry and local communities.
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Qeden
Utah
Union Portland Cement Works
Devil's Slide
Joseph Pulier Jr to wed Nellie Wickham in St Louis
Joseph Puli zer Jr of New York and St Louis will marry Nellie Wickham daughter of Mrs Eduard Wick lham at the Wickham home in Vandeventer place. Rev McKit tek of the First Presbyterian church will perform the ceremony.
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Joseph
St. Louis
Joseph Pulizer, Jr
New York
Nellie Wickham
St Louis
Eduard F. Wicklham
Wickham
Vandeventer Place
McKittek
First Presbyterian Church
Contract Signed For Five Year Amusement Park Plan
Lawrence Street Railway Company and Mrs. Mary Haskell signed a five year lease for use of Haskell Pasture as an amusement park. Work starts immediately to convert the site with features such as a theater ride swings and other amenities. The park is expected to open this summer though full operations may depend on weather and unforeseen delays. The railway will add track across roughly 4000 feet to reach the pasture, with Sundays planned for family outings and open spaces for rest and recreation.
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Lawrence Street Railway
Copany
Mary Haskell
Scenes Ae
Haskell
East Lawrence
Lawrence
Cummins Supports Railroad Bill Amendment Amid Senate Debate
Insurgents will help in the campaign as Sen Cane briefs reform of the railroad bill to win progressive Republicans. Cummins spoke in support of an amendment placing on railroads the burden of proof in hearings on rate increases. He called sections on export sales and mergers controversial but desirable overall legislation, closing with a pledge to pursue what he believes is right.
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Washington
Aone
Cane Mnins Yesterlay
Senate
Elsins
Iowa
Cummins
Court of Commerce
Mare
Refusal Triggers Citywide Wage Strike Wave
Boston on June 1 saw wage increase refusals spark strikes across the region. About 1,500 machinists laborers bridge builders sheet metal workers and others walked off the job with 10,000 expected to join if demands remain unmet.
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Boston
Degree Awarded to William Allen White by Columbia
William Allen White editor and author from Emporia Kansas received an honorary degree at Columbia University in New York during the commencement exercises. The ceremony concluded with the honors conferred on the Kansan acknowledged for his contributions to literature and journalism.
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Columbia University
New York
William Allen White
Enperia
Kansas
Rewards Offered for Alma Kellner Murderer Capture
Louisville authorities announce a 2000 reward for the murderer of Alma Kellner whose body was found dismembered in a cellar beneath St Jolut's parochial school. Mayor Head plans an additional thousand, as police identify a missing Kellner child foot in ashes near the furnace, supporting a theory of attempted desecration.
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Louisville
Alma Kellner
St. Jolut’s Parochial School
Head
Santa Fe Raises Salaries for Topeka Workers
Topeka Kansdot TIC announces that employees of the Santa Fe railway earning less than a set amount will receive a ten percent wage increase. The raise applies to clerks machinists freightmen and section men, excluding those covered by existing company agreements. The impact covers about 10000 workers in Topeka alone.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
S.fe Railway
Hunterian Estate Settlement Sought by Attorney
An accounting attorney representing the Hunterian Estate requested a settlement. The move aims to resolve financial matters tied to the estate, with discussions centered on distributions and obligations among heirs and creditors. The filing indicates ongoing negotiations to finalize the estate's financial affairs.
Prominent local official Crohn dies by suicide after estate talks
Crohn a fifty year old former Sra for estates, shot himself at his home after a conference over the Adolph Hantemann estate. The estate, valued at 250, with 60,000 personal property, was in probate during his administration. A bonding company oversaw the security, and the affairs are now under judicial handling.
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Crohn
Sra
Torney
Adolph Hantemann
Crein
Cralar
Croke
Jugattou
Pugilist King Found Guilty by California Jury
Fresno jury returns verdict of guilty against boxer Win King for the death of opponent A Rumsell after a fall in the ring. Witnesses recount the bout and the fatal injury. the case concludes with the pugilist sentenced per the court's ruling.
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California
King
Fresno
Cal
Dave
Tules Siler
Win
Ge King
Pugilist
A. We Rumsell
Russell
Srae
Wichita Grain Man Missing in Kansas Case
Wichita grain man Nickel, about 20, vanished after a cement mishap at the wheat exchange in Wichita. An association investigation cites discrepancies of over 1000 in accounts. bond losses likely absorbed by members. Nickel’s wife, at Pillshore, reports he left suddenly. parents live in Pillshore. he had recent ties to the National GrainAid Plane Company and led the Wichita Clearing association.
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Wichita
Kans
Comeaury
National Grain Aid Plane Company
Wichitt Clearing Association
Weather report from University of Kansas to Kansas
Daily weather bulletin from the University of Kansas notes mostly cloudy skies in Civayge and Dune Kansas with little temperature change expected on Thursday.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Brotherhoods Form in City Elect George Innes President
A city meeting of church Brotherhoods elected George Innes as president with Prof. PL EL Olney as vice president and George Foster as secretary, Ulkey as treasurer. Ex mayor Beardsley spoke on The Spirit of Brotherhood and the civic uplift possible through unified church work.
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Ehurches
George Lanes
PL EL Olney
George OL Foster
Aml Bo Ulkey
Brotherhomans
Rey Cy Ih
Milton
Ministerial Alliance
Reve OO. Brown
Baphist
Eharel
Mire Bardsley
Beardsley
Marc Beardsley
Gilk
Ois
Appointed Trustee to Run Sunflower State Refinery
A court appointed D. P. White president of the Winge National Bank as trustee to take charge of the Sunflower State Refinery at Nivtaze Kansas. The arrangement continues until the court diverts sale of the property to cover an outstanding debt of $205,000. The court order was issued yesterday amid a flurry of activity and speculation by the parties involved.
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Sunflower State
Tideprivilenne
Kans
Dane
Ree Tomlinson
D. White
Winge National Bank of Anvil
Toke
Sunflower Staue
Nivtaze
Kansas
Jon Cannon Cousin Dies in Carson City Accident Aftermath
Iiene Nevada, a cousin of Speaker George Cannien, a longtime Carson City resident, died last night in Carson City from pneumonia caused by fractures of several ribs sustained in an automobile accident.
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Jon Cannon
Iiene
Nev
Dine
Speaer Daeseph CG. Cannien
Carson City
Lara's Army in Retreat Forces in Kull After Defeat
Washington reports General Lara's forces have been routed by General Estrada's units. The front line army retreats in disarray toward Kull after a severe clash on Blacfields Tor, signaling a major setback for Lara's Niwar government.
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Lara
Washington
Niwar Avi Oeovernment
Caps
Estrada
Dr Elizabeth Blackwell Dead in England and US
Dr Elizabeth Blackwell dies, widely known for medical practice in England and the United States, where she spent years in practice. The obituary notes her career and travels, signaling end of an era for early women physicians.
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Elizabeth Blackwell
Lomson
Dane L
Elizabeth Blarkwell
England
Uniter States
Case Before a Jury in Kansas City Court
In Kansas City Missouri today the defense evidence was ordered to be heard by a jury after the department of justice objected to a prior ruling. Judge Mc Pherson summoned a jury at once and the case proceeds. Jury selection is expected to take about ten days to complete.
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Kansas City
Allomester
Department
Justee
McPherson
Senator Holtalaw and the Bribe Confession
State Senator Daniel Haltsinn spoke at his home about a confessed bribery by a fellow legislator. He said the other man admitted taking F235 and claimed he could not tell a lie. The remarks accompany ongoing public debate over honesty in government.
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George Washington
Holtalaw
Tika
Dune
Daniel Haltsinn
Nereptine
Cwnl
Wheat rally Excites Chicago Board of Trade
Trading on the Chicago Board of Trade centers on a rally in wheat as traders, including Chirag and L-Phayine, push for higher prices. Early activity shows strong firms backing the rise, with bulls leading and December futures gaining tempo in a volatile session.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chirag, Chine L—Phayine
Miners Return to Work After Two Month Suspensions
Mort Worth Texas reports miners in the Titaninous fields resume duties after a two month shutdown. The wing owners pressed the workers to meet their demands, and the miners agreed to restart mining operations. The dispute centered on pay and safety terms, with no immediate injuries reported.
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Mort Worth
Texas
Walay
Market falls as government injunction hurts railroad stocks
New York June 1 The stock market suffered heavy selling sparked by government injunctions and court rulings against railroads in the Missouri rate case. Union Pacific and St Paul tumbled about 10 points over two days, With Atchison and many leading shares slipping several points as the market weakened.
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New York
Yovernment
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Union Parade
Atchison
Markets by Wire and Missouri Girl Hangs Self
Market notes from Kansas and New York show wheat corn and livestock receipts with price ranges for contracts and cash trades. A Missouri girl, 19, Alice Clouser, hanged herself after a love affair, found at home near Ozark. doctors say she cannot live through the night.
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Missouri
Springfield
Alice Clouser
J. R. Clouser
Ozark
Christian County
Roosevelt Speech Sparks British Press Roars at Criticism
London reports roared coverage of Roosevelt at Guildhall where his criticism of Empire policy drew sharp editorials. The Globe and The Star urged that the ex president should refrain from commenting on UK colonial affairs and respect imperial customs.
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London
Roosevelt
Guildhall
Globe
New Fraternity Delta Sigma Rho Installed at K U
Debating fraternity Delta Sigma Rho formally installed at the University of Kansas with George T. Pahper, national president from Northwestern, conducting the ceremony. Charter members include E A Overman Lawrence J Sydney Heil Wamego M Qo Laueks Emporia Wilbur Wright Arkansas City Rallin Perkins Lawrence H Clay Marks Lawrence R H G Heffenway Emporia John Harbeson Stafford Prof W H Davis Lawrence George Probst Ark Pan Carson Ashland R K Douglas Columbus and Ralph Spoths Lawrence. The organization has grown to thirty four chapters nationwide with seven new installations.
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K. U
National Debating Society
Delta Sigma Rho
George T. Pahper
Northwestern
University
Lawrence
H. Clay Marks
R. HG. Heffenway
Emporia
John Harbeson
Stafford
W. H. Davis
George Probst
Arkani Pan Carson
Ashland
R. K. Donglas
Columbus
Ralph Spoths
United States
Amend Railroad Bill Sees Senate Changes Today
Washington June 1 the senate adopted the Simmons amendment barring the ICC from granting a tower charge for long hauls to destroy water competition and approved the Burton amendment authorizing a minimum rate for railroads competing with water routes by a 3 to k vote with Frye voting negative. Washington June L LaFollettes amendment for railroad valuation to fix rates was met by the senate by a vote of Commencement tickets for the high school graduation exercises will be on sale at Woodward's tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Commerce
Burton
LaFollette
Te Senate
Woodward’s
Aviation Fund Promises Prize for St Louis to Kansas City Flight
Governor Hartley and Missouri Immigration Commissioner John H Curran seed a fund to reach 10000 for the aviator who flies from St Louis to Kansas City 288 miles. Each subscribes 100. The Kansas City Star adds 500 and other backers expected to cover the balance to complete the Kansas City pledge.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Hartley
Immigration of
Missouri
John H. Curran
Kansas City. Me
Kansas Ciy Star Today
Mies
Commerical Club
Beans for crown prince in Berlin scare
A man trailing the royal party threw a tin can filled with uncooked beans at Crown Prince Frederick William during the Berlin and Potsdam garrison review at Tempelhof Field. The can missed the prince and landed at a policeman’s feet, causing a brief commotion as the beans scattered onlookers.
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Heclin
Berlin
Potsdam
Tempelot Field
Frederick William
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